This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Salt Snowflake Art Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Registered event for grades K-2; Helen Plum Library card required.Use salt and watercolors to create a colorful, wintery painting. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Salt Snowflake Art 4:15pm–5:15pm Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades K-2; Helen Plum Library card required.Use salt and watercolors to create a colorful, wintery painting.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Vintage-Inspired Teacup Candles Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Commemorate Jane Austen's 250th birthday by creating a candle in a teacup using soy wax and essential oils.This program is for ages 18 and over. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Vintage-Inspired Teacup Candles 6:00pm–8:00pm Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Registration Required Event Details: Commemorate Jane Austen's 250th birthday by creating a candle in a teacup using soy wax and essential oils.This program is for ages 18 and over.
This event is in the "Adult" group English Language Learning Classes Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: ESL ELL ELA Age Group: Adult The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 16 2025 Tue English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult Program Type: ESL ELL ELA Event Details: The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Intermediate Canva Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Technology Classes Age Group: Adult, Seniors Level up your Canva skills in this intermediate class designed for users who already know the basics. Learn to use layers, rulers, and guides to create thoughtful and easy-to-use designs. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Intermediate Canva 6:30pm–8:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Level up your Canva skills in this intermediate class designed for users who already know the basics. Learn to use layers, rulers, and guides to create thoughtful and easy-to-use designs.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Conference Room at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda (typically posted online and in the building the Friday ahead of the meeting): https://www.helenplum.org/board/documents Cancelled View Details Dec 16 2025 Tue Cancelled Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Program Type: Board of Trustees Event Details: Meeting Agenda (typically posted online and in the building the Friday ahead of the meeting): https://www.helenplum.org/board/documents
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Plum Playdate Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Drop-in event recommended for ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Plum Playdate 10:00am–11:30am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Event Details: Drop-in event recommended for ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-In Studio Hours Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pride & Prejudice Watch-Along Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Adult, Seniors Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a showing of the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. Light refreshments will be served. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Pride & Prejudice Watch-Along 1:00pm–3:30pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a showing of the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. Light refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Rat Race Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Middle School Registered event for grades 6-8. Try to navigate through a maze made by your peers and design a maze to stump others. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Rat Race 5:00pm–6:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Middle School Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades 6-8. Try to navigate through a maze made by your peers and design a maze to stump others.
This event is in the "Adult" group Advanced Excel Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Technology Classes Age Group: Adult Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Advanced Excel 3:00pm–4:30pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Fiber Arts Group Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers. This program is for ages 18 and over. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Fiber Arts Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers. This program is for ages 18 and over.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Family Science: Make a Mess Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Registered event for families with children ages 3-8 Families can try some of our favorite messy science activities. Dress for mess! Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Family Science: Make a Mess 6:30pm–7:15pm Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for families with children ages 3-8 Families can try some of our favorite messy science activities. Dress for mess!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Holiday Craft Drop-in Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Choose between four projects on a holiday-themed craft menu to create. Materials and instructions will be provided. One project per person. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Holiday Craft Drop-in 2:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Choose between four projects on a holiday-themed craft menu to create. Materials and instructions will be provided. One project per person.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.Laugh out loud as Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with high-spirited energy and humor. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.Laugh out loud as Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with high-spirited energy and humor.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Pop-in Play: Let It Snow Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adultPop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities. Let It Snow View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Dec 21 2025 Sun Pop-in Play: Let It Snow 1:30pm–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Event Details: Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adultPop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities. Let It Snow
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Advanced ChatGPT Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Technology Classes Age Group: Adult, Seniors Find efficiencies in using and connecting cloud storage, searching GPTs in the GPT library, and sharing conversations with others outside of ChatGPT. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Advanced ChatGPT 10:00am–11:30am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Find efficiencies in using and connecting cloud storage, searching GPTs in the GPT library, and sharing conversations with others outside of ChatGPT.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Pop-in Play: Let It Snow Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adultPop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities. Let It Snow View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Pop-in Play: Let It Snow 10:00am–11:30am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Event Details: Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adultPop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities. Let It Snow
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-In Studio Hours Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group LEGO® Club Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School Drop-in event recommended for grades K-8.Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Dec 22 2025 Mon LEGO® Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School Event Details: Drop-in event recommended for grades K-8.Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Family Movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the Library! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Family Movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2025) 2:00pm–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Event Details: Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the Library!
Library Closed for Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Helen Plum Library Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Library Closed for Christmas All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Helen Plum Library
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Family Crafternoon Friday, December 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Family Crafternoon 2:00pm–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Event Details: Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation.
